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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.88, 1,306.39 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.88, 1,306.39 and 383.66 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.88 : 1,306.39 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.88/1,306.39 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.88x = 1,306.39 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.88x = 501,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,209.59/870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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