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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,306.47 and 747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,306.47 and 747.63 is: 1,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,306.47 = 747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,306.47 = 747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,306.47 × 747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 976,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,752.67/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.39

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