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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,303.23 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,303.23 and 407.13 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,303.23 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,303.23 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,303.23 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 530,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,584.03/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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