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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.23, 1,295.87 and 590.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.23, 1,295.87 and 590.63 is: 885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.23 : 1,295.87 = 590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.23/1,295.87 = 590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.23x = 1,295.87 × 590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.23x = 765,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,370.27/864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.61

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