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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,295.30 and 590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,295.30 and 590.26 is: 885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,295.30 = 590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,295.30 = 590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,295.30 × 590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 764,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,563.78/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.06

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