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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.57, 1,290.59 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.57, 1,290.59 and 583.05 is: 873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.57 : 1,290.59 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.57/1,290.59 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.57x = 1,290.59 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.57x = 752,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,475.58/861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.38

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