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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.19, 1,304.85 and 499.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.19, 1,304.85 and 499.93 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.19 : 1,304.85 = 499.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.19/1,304.85 = 499.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.19x = 1,304.85 × 499.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.19x = 652,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,333.66/870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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