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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.54, 1,304.46 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.54, 1,304.46 and 505.50 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.54 : 1,304.46 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.54/1,304.46 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.54x = 1,304.46 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.54x = 659,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,404.53/870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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