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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.43, 1,305.96 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.43, 1,305.96 and 383.62 is: 575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.43 : 1,305.96 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.43/1,305.96 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.43x = 1,305.96 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.43x = 500,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,992.38/870.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.57

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