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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,298.18 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,298.18 and 591.90 is: 888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,298.18 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,298.18 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,298.18 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 768,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,392.74/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.04

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