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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,313.56 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,313.56 and 597.60 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,313.56 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,313.56 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,313.56 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 784,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,983.46/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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