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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,305.72 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,305.72 and 377.10 is: 565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,305.72 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,305.72 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,305.72 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 492,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,387.01/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.65

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