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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.51, 1,300.94 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.51, 1,300.94 and 593.31 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.51 : 1,300.94 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.51/1,300.94 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.51x = 1,300.94 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.51x = 771,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,860.71/868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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