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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,305.86 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,305.86 and 526.50 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,305.86 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,305.86 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,305.86 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 687,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,532.66/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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