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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,304.64 and 590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,304.64 and 590.67 is: 886.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,304.64 = 590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,304.64 = 590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,304.64 × 590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 770,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,611.71/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.65

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