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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,305.79 and 545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,305.79 and 545.63 is: 818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,305.79 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,305.79 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,305.79 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 712,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,470.30/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.52

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