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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,294.20 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,294.20 and 589.92 is: 885.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,294.20 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,294.20 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,294.20 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 763,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,474.46/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.62

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