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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.71, 1,306.19 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.71, 1,306.19 and 293.45 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.71 : 1,306.19 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.71/1,306.19 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.71x = 1,306.19 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.71x = 383,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,293.46/870.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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