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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.94, 1,305.87 and 408.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.94, 1,305.87 and 408.83 is: 613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.94 : 1,305.87 = 408.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.94/1,305.87 = 408.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.94x = 1,305.87 × 408.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.94x = 533,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,880.56/870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.00

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