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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,295.51 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,295.51 and 588.35 is: 885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,295.51 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,295.51 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,295.51 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 762,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,213.31/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.75

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