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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,302.12 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,302.12 and 610.50 is: 913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,302.12 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,302.12 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,302.12 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 794,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,944.26/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.19

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