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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,293.77 and 589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,293.77 and 589.27 is: 883.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,293.77 = 589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,293.77 = 589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,293.77 × 589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 762,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,370.43/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.56

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