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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.56, 1,292.40 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.56, 1,292.40 and 590.34 is: 885.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.56 : 1,292.40 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.56/1,292.40 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.56x = 1,292.40 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.56x = 762,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,955.42/861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.56

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