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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.41, 1,301.74 and 773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.41, 1,301.74 and 773.53 is: 1,156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.41 : 1,301.74 = 773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.41/1,301.74 = 773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.41x = 1,301.74 × 773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.41x = 1,006,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,929.75/870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.84

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