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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,303.65 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,303.65 and 704.70 is: 1,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,303.65 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,303.65 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,303.65 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 918,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,682.16/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.03

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