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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.18, 1,306.22 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.18, 1,306.22 and 625.92 is: 939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.18 : 1,306.22 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.18/1,306.22 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.18x = 1,306.22 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.18x = 817,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,586.09/870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.56

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