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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,294.52 and 589.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,294.52 and 589.77 is: 884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,294.52 = 589.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,294.52 = 589.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,294.52 × 589.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 763,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,459.64/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.30

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