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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,304.64 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,304.64 and 545.28 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,304.64 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,304.64 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,304.64 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 711,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,394.10/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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