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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,305.85 and 505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,305.85 and 505.10 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,305.85 = 505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,305.85 = 505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,305.85 × 505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 659,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,578.31/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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