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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.13, 1,305.45 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.13, 1,305.45 and 562.36 is: 843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.13 : 1,305.45 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.13/1,305.45 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.13x = 1,305.45 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.13x = 734,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,132.86/870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.70

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