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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,200.96 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,200.96 and 576.24 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,200.96 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,200.96 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,200.96 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 692,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,041.19/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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