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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,305.96 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,305.96 and 505.82 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,305.96 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,305.96 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,305.96 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 660,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,580.69/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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