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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,294.14 and 589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,294.14 and 589.66 is: 883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,294.14 = 589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,294.14 = 589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,294.14 × 589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 763,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,102.59/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.38

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