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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,304.10 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,304.10 and 485.01 is: 726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,304.10 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,304.10 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,304.10 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 632,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,501.54/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.54

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