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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,202.77 and 649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,202.77 and 649.31 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,202.77 = 649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,202.77 = 649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,202.77 × 649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 780,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,970.59/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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