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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,303.50 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,303.50 and 755.76 is: 1,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,303.50 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,303.50 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,303.50 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 985,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,133.16/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.84

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