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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.86, 1,305.48 and 597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.86, 1,305.48 and 597.08 is: 895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.86 : 1,305.48 = 597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.86/1,305.48 = 597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.86x = 1,305.48 × 597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.86x = 779,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,476.00/870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.06

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