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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,296.27 and 588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,296.27 and 588.85 is: 886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,296.27 = 588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,296.27 = 588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,296.27 × 588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 763,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,305.65/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.50

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