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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,190.61 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,190.61 and 583.32 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,190.61 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,190.61 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,190.61 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 694,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,506.63/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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