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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.82, 1,289.46 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.82, 1,289.46 and 582.30 is: 872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.82 : 1,289.46 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.82/1,289.46 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.82x = 1,289.46 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.82x = 750,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,852.56/860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.25

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