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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.21, 1,303.61 and 825.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.21, 1,303.61 and 825.93 is: 1,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.21 : 1,303.61 = 825.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.21/1,303.61 = 825.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.21x = 1,303.61 × 825.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.21x = 1,076,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,686.48/870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.27

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