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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,298.40 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,298.40 and 592.12 is: 887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,298.40 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,298.40 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,298.40 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 768,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,808.61/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.07

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