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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,302.99 and 704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,302.99 and 704.98 is: 1,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,302.99 = 704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,302.99 = 704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,302.99 × 704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 918,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,581.89/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.57

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