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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,199.72 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,199.72 and 590.04 is: 813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,199.72 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,199.72 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,199.72 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 707,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,884.26/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.44

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