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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,295.79 and 588.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,295.79 and 588.53 is: 886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,295.79 = 588.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,295.79 = 588.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,295.79 × 588.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 762,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,612.32/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.01

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