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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.68, 1,305.32 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.68, 1,305.32 and 545.36 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.68 : 1,305.32 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.68/1,305.32 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.68x = 1,305.32 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.68x = 711,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,869.32/870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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