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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.61, 1,307.43 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.61, 1,307.43 and 596.88 is: 895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.61 : 1,307.43 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.61/1,307.43 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.61x = 1,307.43 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.61x = 780,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,378.82/871.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.34

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