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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.76, 1,306.72 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.76, 1,306.72 and 481.04 is: 721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.76 : 1,306.72 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.76/1,306.72 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.76x = 1,306.72 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.76x = 628,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,588.20/870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.89

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