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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,305.12 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,305.12 and 383.20 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,305.12 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,305.12 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,305.12 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 500,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,121.98/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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