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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.87, 1,304.47 and 796.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.87, 1,304.47 and 796.17 is: 1,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.87 : 1,304.47 = 796.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.87/1,304.47 = 796.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.87x = 1,304.47 × 796.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.87x = 1,038,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,579.88/870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.58

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