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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.37, 1,201.32 and 591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.37, 1,201.32 and 591.07 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.37 : 1,201.32 = 591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.37/1,201.32 = 591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.37x = 1,201.32 × 591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.37x = 710,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,064.21/870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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