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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,291.14 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,291.14 and 587.66 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,291.14 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,291.14 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,291.14 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 758,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,744.88/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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