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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.22, 1,300.11 and 592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.22, 1,300.11 and 592.63 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.22 : 1,300.11 = 592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.22/1,300.11 = 592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.22x = 1,300.11 × 592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.22x = 770,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,484.19/867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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