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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.99, 1,305.56 and 639.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.99, 1,305.56 and 639.53 is: 958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.99 : 1,305.56 = 639.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.99/1,305.56 = 639.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.99x = 1,305.56 × 639.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.99x = 834,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,935.06/870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.60

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