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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,297.08 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,297.08 and 578.88 is: 865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,297.08 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,297.08 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,297.08 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 750,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,853.67/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.80

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