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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.70, 1,303.90 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.70, 1,303.90 and 610.07 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.70 : 1,303.90 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.70/1,303.90 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.70x = 1,303.90 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.70x = 795,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,470.27/870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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