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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.80, 1,202.25 and 539.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.80, 1,202.25 and 539.42 is: 744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.80 : 1,202.25 = 539.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.80/1,202.25 = 539.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.80x = 1,202.25 × 539.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.80x = 648,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,511.68/870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.74

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