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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,202.58 and 674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,202.58 and 674.10 is: 930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,202.58 = 674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,202.58 = 674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,202.58 × 674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 810,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,659.18/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.80

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