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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.40, 1,304.04 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.40, 1,304.04 and 595.64 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.40 : 1,304.04 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.40/1,304.04 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.40x = 1,304.04 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.40x = 776,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,738.39/871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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