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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,201.35 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,201.35 and 591.48 is: 815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,201.35 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,201.35 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,201.35 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 710,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,574.50/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.79

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