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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.89, 1,306.09 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.89, 1,306.09 and 254.44 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.89 : 1,306.09 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.89/1,306.09 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.89x = 1,306.09 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.89x = 332,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,323.49/870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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