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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.70, 1,306.13 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.70, 1,306.13 and 459.88 is: 689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.70 : 1,306.13 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.70/1,306.13 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.70x = 1,306.13 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.70x = 600,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,657.50/870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.86

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