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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.56, 1,306.26 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.56, 1,306.26 and 408.27 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.56 : 1,306.26 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.56/1,306.26 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.56x = 1,306.26 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.56x = 533,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,306.77/870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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