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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,305.18 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,305.18 and 292.86 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,305.18 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,305.18 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,305.18 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 382,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,235.01/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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