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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,292.54 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,292.54 and 588.25 is: 881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,292.54 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,292.54 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,292.54 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 760,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,336.66/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.20

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