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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.85, 1,306.25 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.85, 1,306.25 and 254.57 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.85 : 1,306.25 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.85/1,306.25 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.85x = 1,306.25 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.85x = 332,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,530.11/870.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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