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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,293.03 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,293.03 and 587.88 is: 881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,293.03 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,293.03 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,293.03 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 760,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,146.48/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.36

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