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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,302.90 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,302.90 and 773.20 is: 1,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,302.90 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,302.90 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,302.90 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 1,007,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,402.28/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.40

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