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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.76, 1,202.70 and 634.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.76, 1,202.70 and 634.33 is: 876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.76 : 1,202.70 = 634.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.76/1,202.70 = 634.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.76x = 1,202.70 × 634.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.76x = 762,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,908.69/870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.14

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