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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,203.18 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,203.18 and 647.58 is: 894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,203.18 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,203.18 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,203.18 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 779,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,154.04/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.82

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