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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,305.90 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,305.90 and 595.20 is: 892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,305.90 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,305.90 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,305.90 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 777,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,271.68/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.80

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