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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.76, 1,304.88 and 561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.76, 1,304.88 and 561.88 is: 842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.76 : 1,304.88 = 561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.76/1,304.88 = 561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.76x = 1,304.88 × 561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.76x = 733,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,185.97/870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.01

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