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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.45, 1,305.26 and 505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.45, 1,305.26 and 505.34 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.45 : 1,305.26 = 505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.45/1,305.26 = 505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.45x = 1,305.26 × 505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.45x = 659,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,597.83/870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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