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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,190.39 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,190.39 and 583.29 is: 804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,190.39 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,190.39 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,190.39 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 694,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,339.67/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.44

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