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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.04, 1,305.08 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.04, 1,305.08 and 285.04 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.04 : 1,305.08 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.04/1,305.08 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.04x = 1,305.08 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.04x = 372,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,001.28/870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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