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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,306.40 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,306.40 and 254.63 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,306.40 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,306.40 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,306.40 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 332,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,650.62/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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