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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,306.02 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,306.02 and 545.46 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,306.02 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,306.02 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,306.02 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 712,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,381.67/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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