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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.35, 1,305.52 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.35, 1,305.52 and 504.88 is: 757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.35 : 1,305.52 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.35/1,305.52 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.35x = 1,305.52 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.35x = 659,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,133.76/870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.32

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