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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,201.50 and 539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,201.50 and 539.49 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,201.50 = 539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,201.50 = 539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,201.50 × 539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 648,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,197.24/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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