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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,201.26 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,201.26 and 538.92 is: 743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,201.26 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,201.26 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,201.26 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 647,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,383.04/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.78

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