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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.41, 1,294.19 and 588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.41, 1,294.19 and 588.82 is: 882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.41 : 1,294.19 = 588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.41/1,294.19 = 588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.41x = 1,294.19 × 588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.41x = 762,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,038.48/863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.60

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