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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.49, 1,201.29 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.49, 1,201.29 and 534.38 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.49 : 1,201.29 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.49/1,201.29 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.49x = 1,201.29 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.49x = 641,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,945.35/870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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