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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.09, 1,294.14 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.09, 1,294.14 and 589.52 is: 883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.09 : 1,294.14 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.09/1,294.14 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.09x = 1,294.14 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.09x = 762,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,914.94/863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.93

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