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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.95, 1,305.20 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.95, 1,305.20 and 481.13 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.95 : 1,305.20 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.95/1,305.20 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.95x = 1,305.20 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.95x = 627,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,970.88/870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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