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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.76, 1,305.21 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.76, 1,305.21 and 408.15 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.76 : 1,305.21 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.76/1,305.21 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.76x = 1,305.21 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.76x = 532,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,721.46/870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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