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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,199.40 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,199.40 and 590.28 is: 813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,199.40 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,199.40 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,199.40 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 707,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,972.88/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.89

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