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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,303.09 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,303.09 and 536.18 is: 802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,303.09 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,303.09 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,303.09 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 698,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,682.94/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.23

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