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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,295.01 and 591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,295.01 and 591.50 is: 885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,295.01 = 591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,295.01 = 591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,295.01 × 591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 766,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,001.65/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.68

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