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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,306.86 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,306.86 and 383.96 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,306.86 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,306.86 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,306.86 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 501,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,773.51/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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