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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,310.90 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,310.90 and 670.95 is: 1,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,310.90 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,310.90 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,310.90 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 879,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,545.00/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.56

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