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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,306.73 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,306.73 and 384.22 is: 576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,306.73 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,306.73 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,306.73 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 502,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,071.80/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.95

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