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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,291.25 and 594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,291.25 and 594.25 is: 890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,291.25 = 594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,291.25 = 594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,291.25 × 594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 767,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,322.46/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.51

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