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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.26, 1,304.55 and 597.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.26, 1,304.55 and 597.87 is: 895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.26 : 1,304.55 = 597.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.26/1,304.55 = 597.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.26x = 1,304.55 × 597.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.26x = 779,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,951.31/871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.20

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