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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,304.48 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,304.48 and 595.82 is: 892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,304.48 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,304.48 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,304.48 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 777,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,235.27/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.39

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