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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,307.16 and 636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,307.16 and 636.86 is: 955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,307.16 = 636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,307.16 = 636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,307.16 × 636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 832,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,477.92/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.86

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