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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,305.38 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,305.38 and 459.59 is: 689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,305.38 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,305.38 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,305.38 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 599,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,934.22/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.38

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