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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,302.88 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,302.88 and 594.68 is: 891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,302.88 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,302.88 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,302.88 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 774,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,796.68/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.06

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