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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,305.01 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,305.01 and 292.90 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,305.01 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,305.01 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,305.01 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 382,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,237.43/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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