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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.10, 1,305.16 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.10, 1,305.16 and 383.04 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.10 : 1,305.16 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.10/1,305.16 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.10x = 1,305.16 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.10x = 499,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,928.49/870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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