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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,307.04 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,307.04 and 408.90 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,307.04 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,307.04 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,307.04 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 534,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,444.67/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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