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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,293.08 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,293.08 and 589.50 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,293.08 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,293.08 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,293.08 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 762,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,267.71/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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