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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.42, 1,306.08 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.42, 1,306.08 and 383.82 is: 575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.42 : 1,306.08 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.42/1,306.08 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.42x = 1,306.08 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.42x = 501,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,299.63/870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.93

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