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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.56, 1,303.05 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.56, 1,303.05 and 623.60 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.56 : 1,303.05 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.56/1,303.05 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.56x = 1,303.05 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.56x = 812,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,581.98/870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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