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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,201.56 and 592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,201.56 and 592.14 is: 817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,201.56 = 592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,201.56 = 592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,201.56 × 592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 711,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,491.74/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.36

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