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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,304.76 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,304.76 and 622.49 is: 932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,304.76 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,304.76 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,304.76 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 812,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,195.86/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.95

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