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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,202.34 and 671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,202.34 and 671.30 is: 926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,202.34 = 671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,202.34 = 671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,202.34 × 671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 807,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,130.84/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.84

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