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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,296.51 and 591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,296.51 and 591.44 is: 886.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,296.51 = 591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,296.51 = 591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,296.51 × 591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 766,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,799.17/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.67

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