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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,299.24 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,299.24 and 592.35 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,299.24 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,299.24 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,299.24 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 769,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,604.81/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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