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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,201.67 and 591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,201.67 and 591.32 is: 816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,201.67 = 591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,201.67 = 591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,201.67 × 591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 710,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,571.50/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.17

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