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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,304.99 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,304.99 and 505.16 is: 757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,304.99 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,304.99 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,304.99 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 659,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,219.70/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.50

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