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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.89, 1,186.42 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.89, 1,186.42 and 580.63 is: 801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.89 : 1,186.42 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.89/1,186.42 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.89x = 1,186.42 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.89x = 688,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,871.04/859.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.12

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