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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.54, 1,304.68 and 760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.54, 1,304.68 and 760.59 is: 1,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.54 : 1,304.68 = 760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.54/1,304.68 = 760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.54x = 1,304.68 × 760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.54x = 992,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,326.56/870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.90

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