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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,306.65 and 596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,306.65 and 596.82 is: 894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,306.65 = 596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,306.65 = 596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,306.65 × 596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 779,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,828.32/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.75

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