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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.19, 1,291.26 and 586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.19, 1,291.26 and 586.45 is: 879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.19 : 1,291.26 = 586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.19/1,291.26 = 586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.19x = 1,291.26 × 586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.19x = 757,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,259.43/861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.32

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