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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,200.68 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,200.68 and 590.52 is: 814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,200.68 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,200.68 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,200.68 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 709,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,022.60/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.62

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