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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.43, 1,192.25 and 584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.43, 1,192.25 and 584.58 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.43 : 1,192.25 = 584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.43/1,192.25 = 584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.43x = 1,192.25 × 584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.43x = 696,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,971.44/863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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