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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,298.64 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,298.64 and 592.52 is: 888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,298.64 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,298.64 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,298.64 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 769,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,470.17/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.43

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