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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,305.08 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,305.08 and 293.07 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,305.08 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,305.08 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,305.08 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 382,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,478.33/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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