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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.52, 1,304.97 and 640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.52, 1,304.97 and 640.58 is: 960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.52 : 1,304.97 = 640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.52/1,304.97 = 640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.52x = 1,304.97 × 640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.52x = 835,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,933.65/870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.27

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