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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,304.64 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,304.64 and 654.72 is: 980.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,304.64 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,304.64 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,304.64 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 854,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,173.90/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.79

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