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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.41, 1,201.50 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.41, 1,201.50 and 576.08 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.41 : 1,201.50 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.41/1,201.50 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.41x = 1,201.50 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.41x = 692,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,160.12/870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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