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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,305.48 and 596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,305.48 and 596.03 is: 893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,305.48 = 596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,305.48 = 596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,305.48 × 596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 778,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,106.83/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.58

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