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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.85, 1,306.58 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.85, 1,306.58 and 383.83 is: 575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.85 : 1,306.58 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.85/1,306.58 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.85x = 1,306.58 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.85x = 501,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,504.60/870.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.88

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