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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,307.45 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,307.45 and 579.22 is: 869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,307.45 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,307.45 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,307.45 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 757,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,301.19/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.64

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