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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,306.33 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,306.33 and 293.63 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,306.33 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,306.33 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,306.33 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 383,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,570.41/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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