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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.05, 1,300.24 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.05, 1,300.24 and 593.22 is: 889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.05 : 1,300.24 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.05/1,300.24 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.05x = 1,300.24 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.05x = 771,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,333.16/867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.60

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