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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.28, 1,201.70 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.28, 1,201.70 and 591.73 is: 816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.28 : 1,201.70 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.28/1,201.70 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.28x = 1,201.70 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.28x = 711,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,081.94/871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.13

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