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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,299.60 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,299.60 and 592.44 is: 889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,299.60 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,299.60 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,299.60 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 769,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,935.02/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.40

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