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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.85, 1,292.30 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.85, 1,292.30 and 588.25 is: 882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.85 : 1,292.30 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.85/1,292.30 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.85x = 1,292.30 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.85x = 760,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,195.48/861.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.05

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