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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,304.08 and 540.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,304.08 and 540.93 is: 810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,304.08 = 540.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,304.08 = 540.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,304.08 × 540.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 705,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,415.99/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.82

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