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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,306.68 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,306.68 and 597.60 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,306.68 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,306.68 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,306.68 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 780,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,871.97/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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