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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.81, 1,304.92 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.81, 1,304.92 and 562.47 is: 842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.81 : 1,304.92 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.81/1,304.92 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.81x = 1,304.92 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.81x = 733,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,978.35/870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.87

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