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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.71 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.71 and 505.54 is: 758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.71 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.71 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.71 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 660,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,594.17/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.47

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