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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,304.93 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,304.93 and 505.12 is: 757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,304.93 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,304.93 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,304.93 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 659,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,146.24/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.44

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