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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.79, 1,302.25 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.79, 1,302.25 and 594.80 is: 891.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.79 : 1,302.25 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.79/1,302.25 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.79x = 1,302.25 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.79x = 774,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,570.30/868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.56

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