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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,306.32 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,306.32 and 432.19 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,306.32 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,306.32 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,306.32 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 564,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,585.77/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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