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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,305.30 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,305.30 and 627.36 is: 940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,305.30 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,305.30 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,305.30 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 818,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,893.01/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.54

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