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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,304.61 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,304.61 and 292.75 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,304.61 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,304.61 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,304.61 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 381,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,924.58/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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