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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,293.24 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,293.24 and 589.04 is: 881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,293.24 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,293.24 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,293.24 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 761,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,770.09/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.76

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