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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.34, 1,299.28 and 592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.34, 1,299.28 and 592.75 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.34 : 1,299.28 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.34/1,299.28 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.34x = 1,299.28 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.34x = 770,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,148.22/867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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