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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,191.32 and 580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,191.32 and 580.93 is: 801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,191.32 = 580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,191.32 = 580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,191.32 × 580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 692,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,070.62/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.12

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