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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.20, 1,302.60 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.20, 1,302.60 and 503.90 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.20 : 1,302.60 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.20/1,302.60 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.20x = 1,302.60 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.20x = 656,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,380.14/870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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