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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.09, 1,306.35 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.09, 1,306.35 and 595.50 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.09 : 1,306.35 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.09/1,306.35 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.09x = 1,306.35 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.09x = 777,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,931.43/870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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