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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,294.04 and 589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,294.04 and 589.25 is: 882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,294.04 = 589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,294.04 = 589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,294.04 × 589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 762,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,513.07/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.70

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