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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,305.17 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,305.17 and 697.86 is: 1,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,305.17 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,305.17 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,305.17 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 910,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,829.96/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.79

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