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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,200.48 and 594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,200.48 and 594.24 is: 819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,200.48 = 594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,200.48 = 594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,200.48 × 594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 713,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,373.24/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.59

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