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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.59, 1,203.57 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.59, 1,203.57 and 592.86 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.59 : 1,203.57 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.59/1,203.57 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.59x = 1,203.57 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.59x = 713,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,545.55/871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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