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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,304.37 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,304.37 and 626.58 is: 938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,304.37 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,304.37 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,304.37 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 817,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,292.15/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.70

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