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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.18, 1,304.84 and 499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.18, 1,304.84 and 499.94 is: 749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.18 : 1,304.84 = 499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.18/1,304.84 = 499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.18x = 1,304.84 × 499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.18x = 652,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,341.71/870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.66

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