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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,306.53 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,306.53 and 577.20 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,306.53 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,306.53 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,306.53 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 754,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,129.12/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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