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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,306.24 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,306.24 and 522.64 is: 784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,306.24 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,306.24 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,306.24 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 682,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,693.27/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.34

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