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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,305.18 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,305.18 and 425.52 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,305.18 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,305.18 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,305.18 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 555,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,380.19/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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