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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.78, 1,294.75 and 589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.78, 1,294.75 and 589.19 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.78 : 1,294.75 = 589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.78/1,294.75 = 589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.78x = 1,294.75 × 589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.78x = 762,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,853.75/863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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