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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.40, 1,201.86 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.40, 1,201.86 and 595.24 is: 820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.40 : 1,201.86 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.40/1,201.86 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.40x = 1,201.86 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.40x = 715,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,395.15/871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.97

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