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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,307.56 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,307.56 and 593.60 is: 891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,307.56 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,307.56 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,307.56 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 776,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,167.62/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.10

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