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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,306.07 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,306.07 and 350.64 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,306.07 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,306.07 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,306.07 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 457,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,961.26/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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