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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.66, 1,206.08 and 590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.66, 1,206.08 and 590.15 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.66 : 1,206.08 = 590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.66/1,206.08 = 590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.66x = 1,206.08 × 590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.66x = 711,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,768.18/873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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