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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,302.77 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,302.77 and 680.56 is: 1,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,302.77 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,302.77 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,302.77 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 886,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,611.60/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.01

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