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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,290.26 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,290.26 and 588.04 is: 880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,290.26 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,290.26 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,290.26 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 758,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,724.49/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.76

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