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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,303.94 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,303.94 and 545.12 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,303.94 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,303.94 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,303.94 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 710,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,803.77/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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