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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,305.45 and 776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,305.45 and 776.70 is: 1,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,305.45 = 776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,305.45 = 776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,305.45 × 776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 1,013,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,943.02/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.05

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