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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,293.96 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,293.96 and 585.30 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,293.96 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,293.96 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,293.96 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 757,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,354.79/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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