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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.29, 1,304.50 and 596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.29, 1,304.50 and 596.30 is: 893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.29 : 1,304.50 = 596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.29/1,304.50 = 596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.29x = 1,304.50 × 596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.29x = 777,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,863.85/870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.80

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