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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,296.11 and 590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,296.11 and 590.84 is: 885.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,296.11 = 590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,296.11 = 590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,296.11 × 590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 765,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,788.63/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.91

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