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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,294.72 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,294.72 and 589.76 is: 884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,294.72 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,294.72 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,294.72 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 763,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,574.07/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.63

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