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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,292.84 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,292.84 and 588.44 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,292.84 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,292.84 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,292.84 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 760,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,758.77/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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