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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,295.33 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,295.33 and 588.15 is: 883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,295.33 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,295.33 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,295.33 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 761,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,845.40/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.05

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