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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,303.55 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,303.55 and 504.18 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,303.55 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,303.55 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,303.55 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 657,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,221.32/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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