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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.75, 1,299.38 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.75, 1,299.38 and 592.02 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.75 : 1,299.38 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.75/1,299.38 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.75x = 1,299.38 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.75x = 769,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,255.99/866.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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