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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 591.60 is: 887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,303.20 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,303.20 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,303.20 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 770,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,973.12/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.40

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