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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,306.13 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,306.13 and 212.64 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,306.13 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,306.13 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,306.13 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 277,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,734.42/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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