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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,305.50 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,305.50 and 505.50 is: 758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,305.50 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,305.50 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,305.50 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 659,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,930.25/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.02

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