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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.59, 1,296.39 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.59, 1,296.39 and 591.02 is: 886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.59 : 1,296.39 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.59/1,296.39 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.59x = 1,296.39 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.59x = 766,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,185.94/864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.18

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