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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,303.44 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,303.44 and 504.32 is: 755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,303.44 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,303.44 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,303.44 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 657,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,350.86/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.02

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