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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,305.14 and 654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,305.14 and 654.66 is: 981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,305.14 = 654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,305.14 = 654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,305.14 × 654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 854,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,419.68/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.04

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