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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,362.42 and 870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,362.42 and 870.31 is: 1,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,362.42 = 870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,362.42 = 870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,362.42 × 870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 1,185,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,727.75/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.65

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