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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.53, 1,303.43 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.53, 1,303.43 and 597.15 is: 894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.53 : 1,303.43 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.53/1,303.43 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.53x = 1,303.43 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.53x = 778,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,340.24/870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.10

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