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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.94, 1,308.84 and 666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.94, 1,308.84 and 666.82 is: 1,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.94 : 1,308.84 = 666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.94/1,308.84 = 666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.94x = 1,308.84 × 666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.94x = 872,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,760.69/870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.09

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