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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,306.53 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,306.53 and 383.91 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,306.53 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,306.53 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,306.53 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 501,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,589.93/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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