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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.24, 1,297.58 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.24, 1,297.58 and 589.65 is: 885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.24 : 1,297.58 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.24/1,297.58 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.24x = 1,297.58 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.24x = 765,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,115.10/864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.30

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