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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,306.72 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,306.72 and 505.76 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,306.72 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,306.72 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,306.72 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 660,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,886.71/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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