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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,298.04 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,298.04 and 594.09 is: 891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,298.04 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,298.04 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,298.04 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 771,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,152.58/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.18

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