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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.47, 1,302.62 and 638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.47, 1,302.62 and 638.81 is: 955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.47 : 1,302.62 = 638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.47/1,302.62 = 638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.47x = 1,302.62 × 638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.47x = 832,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,116.98/870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.95

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