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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.94, 1,301.44 and 594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.94, 1,301.44 and 594.11 is: 890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.94 : 1,301.44 = 594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.94/1,301.44 = 594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.94x = 1,301.44 × 594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.94x = 773,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,198.52/867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.84

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