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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,299.96 and 593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,299.96 and 593.19 is: 887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,299.96 = 593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,299.96 = 593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,299.96 × 593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 771,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,123.27/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.88

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