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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,305.53 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,305.53 and 505.50 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,305.53 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,305.53 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,305.53 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 659,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,945.42/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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