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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.01, 1,304.07 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.01, 1,304.07 and 436.12 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.01 : 1,304.07 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.01/1,304.07 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.01x = 1,304.07 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.01x = 568,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,731.01/870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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