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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,299 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,299 and 592.52 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,299 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,299 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,299 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 769,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,683.48/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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