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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,297.49 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,297.49 and 591.30 is: 885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,297.49 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,297.49 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,297.49 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 767,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,202.88/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.34

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