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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,305.36 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,305.36 and 376.88 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,305.36 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,305.36 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,305.36 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 491,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,957.55/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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