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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,304.70 and 284.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,304.70 and 284.89 is: 427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,304.70 = 284.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,304.70 = 284.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,304.70 × 284.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 371,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,695.98/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.23

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