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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.09, 1,304.52 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.09, 1,304.52 and 437.01 is: 655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.09 : 1,304.52 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.09/1,304.52 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.09x = 1,304.52 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.09x = 570,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,088.29/870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.21

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