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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,304.96 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,304.96 and 342.99 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,304.96 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,304.96 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,304.96 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 447,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,586.52/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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