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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,305.23 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,305.23 and 383.16 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,305.23 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,305.23 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,305.23 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 500,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,110.01/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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