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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.83, 1,306.17 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.83, 1,306.17 and 408.71 is: 613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.83 : 1,306.17 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.83/1,306.17 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.83x = 1,306.17 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.83x = 533,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,838.21/870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.03

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