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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,298.04 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,298.04 and 590.04 is: 888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,298.04 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,298.04 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,298.04 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 765,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,895.52/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.27

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