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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.13, 1,305.19 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.13, 1,305.19 and 285.19 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.13 : 1,305.19 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.13/1,305.19 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.13x = 1,305.19 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.13x = 372,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,220.61/870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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