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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.56 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.56 and 710.04 is: 1,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.56 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.56 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.56 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 927,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,709.86/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.16

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