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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,306.10 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,306.10 and 351.20 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,306.10 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,306.10 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,306.10 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 458,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,702.32/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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