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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.45, 1,300.54 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.45, 1,300.54 and 592.68 is: 888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.45 : 1,300.54 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.45/1,300.54 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.45x = 1,300.54 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.45x = 770,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,804.05/867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.59

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