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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,295.31 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,295.31 and 590.25 is: 885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,295.31 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,295.31 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,295.31 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 764,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,556.73/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.06

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