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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,305.36 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,305.36 and 293.40 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,305.36 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,305.36 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,305.36 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 382,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,992.62/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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