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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,298.70 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,298.70 and 588.60 is: 882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,298.70 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,298.70 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,298.70 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 764,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,414.82/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.90

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