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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,305.52 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,305.52 and 383.52 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,305.52 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,305.52 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,305.52 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 500,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,693.03/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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