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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.45, 1,304.74 and 562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.45, 1,304.74 and 562.51 is: 843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.45 : 1,304.74 = 562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.45/1,304.74 = 562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.45x = 1,304.74 × 562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.45x = 733,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,929.30/870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.16

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