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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,305.38 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,305.38 and 293.18 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,305.38 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,305.38 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,305.38 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 382,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,711.31/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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