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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.50, 1,305.73 and 698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.50, 1,305.73 and 698.24 is: 1,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.50 : 1,305.73 = 698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.50/1,305.73 = 698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.50x = 1,305.73 × 698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.50x = 911,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,712.92/870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.35

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