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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,304.84 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,304.84 and 505.06 is: 757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,304.84 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,304.84 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,304.84 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 659,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,020.49/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.35

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