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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,201.12 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,201.12 and 539.04 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,201.12 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,201.12 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,201.12 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 647,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,451.72/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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