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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.80, 1,305.68 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.80, 1,305.68 and 351.04 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.80 : 1,305.68 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.80/1,305.68 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.80x = 1,305.68 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.80x = 458,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,345.91/870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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