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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,202.73 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,202.73 and 572.55 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,202.73 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,202.73 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,202.73 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 688,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,623.06/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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