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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.87, 1,202.24 and 592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.87, 1,202.24 and 592.57 is: 818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.87 : 1,202.24 = 592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.87/1,202.24 = 592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.87x = 1,202.24 × 592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.87x = 712,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,411.36/870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.05

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