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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,296.18 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,296.18 and 586.80 is: 878.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,296.18 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,296.18 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,296.18 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 760,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,598.42/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.98

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