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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,303.54 and 561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,303.54 and 561.71 is: 841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,303.54 = 561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,303.54 = 561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,303.54 × 561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 732,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,212.80/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.02

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