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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,305.27 and 500.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,305.27 and 500.93 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,305.27 = 500.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,305.27 = 500.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,305.27 × 500.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 653,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,848.90/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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