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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.81, 1,200.99 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.81, 1,200.99 and 576.10 is: 794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.81 : 1,200.99 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.81/1,200.99 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.81x = 1,200.99 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.81x = 691,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,890.34/870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.54

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