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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.67, 1,307.16 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.67, 1,307.16 and 505.72 is: 759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.67 : 1,307.16 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.67/1,307.16 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.67x = 1,307.16 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.67x = 661,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,056.59/870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.25

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