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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,302.30 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,302.30 and 623.10 is: 932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,302.30 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,302.30 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,302.30 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 811,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,463.13/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.65

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