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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.32, 1,304.50 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.32, 1,304.50 and 562.74 is: 843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.32 : 1,304.50 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.32/1,304.50 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.32x = 1,304.50 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.32x = 734,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,094.33/870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.48

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