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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,299.84 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,299.84 and 577.92 is: 864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,299.84 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,299.84 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,299.84 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 751,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,203.53/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.96

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