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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,295.64 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,295.64 and 590.52 is: 885.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,295.64 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,295.64 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,295.64 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 765,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,101.33/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.44

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