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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,291.44 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,291.44 and 587.52 is: 881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,291.44 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,291.44 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,291.44 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 758,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,746.83/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.61

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