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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.70, 1,304.37 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.70, 1,304.37 and 581.50 is: 871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.70 : 1,304.37 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.70/1,304.37 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.70x = 1,304.37 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.70x = 758,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,491.16/870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.13

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