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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,305.85 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,305.85 and 596.28 is: 893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,305.85 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,305.85 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,305.85 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 778,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,656.99/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.95

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