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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.07, 1,305.45 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.07, 1,305.45 and 382.78 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.07 : 1,305.45 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.07/1,305.45 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.07x = 1,305.45 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.07x = 499,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,701.78/870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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