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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.90, 1,296.60 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.90, 1,296.60 and 591.52 is: 886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.90 : 1,296.60 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.90/1,296.60 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.90x = 1,296.60 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.90x = 766,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,964.83/864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.77

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