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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.21, 1,201.84 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.21, 1,201.84 and 590.91 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.21 : 1,201.84 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.21/1,201.84 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.21x = 1,201.84 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.21x = 710,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,180.05/870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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