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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,199.72 and 590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,199.72 and 590.03 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,199.72 = 590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,199.72 = 590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,199.72 × 590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 707,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,870.79/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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