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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.04 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.04 and 384.44 is: 576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.04 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.04 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.04 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 502,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,094.02/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.48

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