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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,304.36 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,304.36 and 540.68 is: 809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,304.36 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,304.36 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,304.36 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 705,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,241.36/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.93

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