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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.14, 1,305.04 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.14, 1,305.04 and 408.14 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.14 : 1,305.04 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.14/1,305.04 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.14x = 1,305.04 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.14x = 532,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,639.03/870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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