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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,191.24 and 580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,191.24 and 580.14 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,191.24 = 580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,191.24 = 580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,191.24 × 580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 691,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,085.97/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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