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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,291.04 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,291.04 and 587.25 is: 879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,291.04 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,291.04 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,291.04 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 758,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,162.51/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.70

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