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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,293.29 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,293.29 and 588.75 is: 881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,293.29 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,293.29 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,293.29 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 761,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,421.54/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.95

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