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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,291.74 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,291.74 and 588.04 is: 880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,291.74 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,291.74 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,291.74 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 759,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,594.79/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.26

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