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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.81, 1,202.25 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.81, 1,202.25 and 539.40 is: 744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.81 : 1,202.25 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.81/1,202.25 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.81x = 1,202.25 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.81x = 648,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,493.65/870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.70

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