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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.39, 1,297.26 and 593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.39, 1,297.26 and 593.01 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.39 : 1,297.26 = 593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.39/1,297.26 = 593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.39x = 1,297.26 × 593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.39x = 769,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,288.15/866.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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