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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.56 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.56 and 409.26 is: 613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.56 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.56 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.56 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 534,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,722.75/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.95

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