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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.54, 1,305.47 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.54, 1,305.47 and 383.25 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.54 : 1,305.47 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.54/1,305.47 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.54x = 1,305.47 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.54x = 500,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,322.34/870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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