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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,300.50 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,300.50 and 593.52 is: 890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,300.50 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,300.50 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,300.50 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 771,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,872.76/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.53

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