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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,305.07 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,305.07 and 285.13 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,305.07 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,305.07 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,305.07 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 372,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,114.61/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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