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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,306.13 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,306.13 and 350.98 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,306.13 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,306.13 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,306.13 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 458,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,420.49/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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