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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.60, 1,308.12 and 597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.60, 1,308.12 and 597.64 is: 896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.60 : 1,308.12 = 597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.60/1,308.12 = 597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.60x = 1,308.12 × 597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.60x = 781,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,784.84/871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.95

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