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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.89, 1,306.83 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.89, 1,306.83 and 351.11 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.89 : 1,306.83 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.89/1,306.83 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.89x = 1,306.83 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.89x = 458,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,845.67/870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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