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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.73, 1,306.14 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.73, 1,306.14 and 505.24 is: 757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.73 : 1,306.14 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.73/1,306.14 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.73x = 1,306.14 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.73x = 659,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,914.17/870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.89

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