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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,306.02 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,306.02 and 408.16 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,306.02 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,306.02 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,306.02 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 533,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,058.59/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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