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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,200.66 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,200.66 and 590.82 is: 815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,200.66 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,200.66 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,200.66 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 709,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,373.94/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.09

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