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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.37, 1,202.26 and 648.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.37, 1,202.26 and 648.93 is: 896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.37 : 1,202.26 = 648.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.37/1,202.26 = 648.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.37x = 1,202.26 × 648.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.37x = 780,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,182.58/870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.38

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