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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,297.01 and 591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,297.01 and 591.98 is: 886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,297.01 = 591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,297.01 = 591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,297.01 × 591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 767,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,798.97/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.30

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