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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,191.19 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,191.19 and 583.01 is: 804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,191.19 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,191.19 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,191.19 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 694,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,477.96/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.84

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