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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,304.82 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,304.82 and 545.04 is: 816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,304.82 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,304.82 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,304.82 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 711,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,179.09/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.83

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