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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,294.52 and 589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,294.52 and 589.91 is: 883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,294.52 = 589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,294.52 = 589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,294.52 × 589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 763,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,640.87/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.75

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