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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,303.06 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,303.06 and 590.60 is: 886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,303.06 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,303.06 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,303.06 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 769,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,587.24/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.60

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