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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,307.70 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,307.70 and 506.40 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,307.70 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,307.70 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,307.70 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 662,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,219.28/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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