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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.89, 1,304.57 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.89, 1,304.57 and 408.02 is: 611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.89 : 1,304.57 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.89/1,304.57 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.89x = 1,304.57 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.89x = 532,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,285.15/870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.20

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