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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,307.14 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,307.14 and 577.26 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,307.14 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,307.14 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,307.14 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 754,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,559.64/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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