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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.67, 1,299.07 and 593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.67, 1,299.07 and 593.35 is: 888.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.67 : 1,299.07 = 593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.67/1,299.07 = 593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.67x = 1,299.07 × 593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.67x = 770,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,803.18/867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.36

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