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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,306.26 and 522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,306.26 and 522.66 is: 784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,306.26 = 522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,306.26 = 522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,306.26 × 522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 682,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,729.85/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.39

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