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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,306.38 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,306.38 and 504.92 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,306.38 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,306.38 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,306.38 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 659,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,617.39/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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