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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,201.91 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,201.91 and 576.09 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,201.91 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,201.91 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,201.91 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 692,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,405.45/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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