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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,294.00 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,294.00 and 588.69 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,294.00 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,294.00 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,294.00 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 761,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,766.33/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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