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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,295.56 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,295.56 and 585.60 is: 879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,295.56 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,295.56 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,295.56 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 758,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,679.94/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.10

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