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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,304.47 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,304.47 and 626.66 is: 939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,304.47 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,304.47 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,304.47 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 817,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,459.17/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.32

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