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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.87, 1,306.44 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.87, 1,306.44 and 408.63 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.87 : 1,306.44 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.87/1,306.44 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.87x = 1,306.44 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.87x = 533,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,850.58/870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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