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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,305.60 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,305.60 and 293.20 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,305.60 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,305.60 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,305.60 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 382,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,801.92/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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