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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.79, 1,306.44 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.79, 1,306.44 and 524.54 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.79 : 1,306.44 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.79/1,306.44 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.79x = 1,306.44 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.79x = 685,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,280.04/870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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