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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,307.12 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,307.12 and 459.80 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,307.12 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,307.12 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,307.12 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 601,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,013.78/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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