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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,304.73 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,304.73 and 383.43 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,304.73 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,304.73 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,304.73 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 500,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,272.62/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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