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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.81, 1,291.28 and 589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.81, 1,291.28 and 589.59 is: 884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.81 : 1,291.28 = 589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.81/1,291.28 = 589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.81x = 1,291.28 × 589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.81x = 761,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,322.83/860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.43

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