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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,299.14 and 588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,299.14 and 588.97 is: 882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,299.14 = 588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,299.14 = 588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,299.14 × 588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 765,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,154.49/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.55

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