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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,190.64 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,190.64 and 583.36 is: 804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,190.64 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,190.64 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,190.64 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 694,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,571.75/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.76

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