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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.56, 1,305.50 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.56, 1,305.50 and 315.12 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.56 : 1,305.50 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.56/1,305.50 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.56x = 1,305.50 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.56x = 411,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,389.16/870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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