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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,306.04 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,306.04 and 254.55 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,306.04 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,306.04 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,306.04 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 332,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456.11/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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