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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,292.76 and 589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,292.76 and 589.96 is: 883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,292.76 = 589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,292.76 = 589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,292.76 × 589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 762,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,676.69/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.42

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