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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.25, 1,305.92 and 505.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.25, 1,305.92 and 505.21 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.25 : 1,305.92 = 505.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.25/1,305.92 = 505.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.25x = 1,305.92 × 505.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.25x = 659,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,761.32/870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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