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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,300.44 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,300.44 and 592.59 is: 888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,300.44 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,300.44 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,300.44 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 770,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,627.74/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.51

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