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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,290.18 and 585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,290.18 and 585.53 is: 878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,290.18 = 585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,290.18 = 585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,290.18 × 585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 755,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,442.32/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.30

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