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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,295.94 and 589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,295.94 and 589.37 is: 884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,295.94 = 589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,295.94 = 589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,295.94 × 589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 763,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,788.16/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.06

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