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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,303.70 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,303.70 and 503.92 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,303.70 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,303.70 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,303.70 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 656,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,959.61/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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