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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,300.94 and 588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,300.94 and 588.21 is: 882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,300.94 = 588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,300.94 = 588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,300.94 × 588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 765,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,222.98/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.90

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