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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.56, 1,304.81 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.56, 1,304.81 and 382.59 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.56 : 1,304.81 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.56/1,304.81 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.56x = 1,304.81 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.56x = 499,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,207.26/870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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