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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,200.96 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,200.96 and 575.46 is: 793.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,200.96 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,200.96 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,200.96 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 691,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,104.44/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.93

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