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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,299.78 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,299.78 and 592.38 is: 888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,299.78 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,299.78 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,299.78 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 769,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,963.68/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.11

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