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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,304.75 and 407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,304.75 and 407.93 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,304.75 = 407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,304.75 = 407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,304.75 × 407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 532,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,238.10/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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