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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,191.42 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,191.42 and 584.04 is: 805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,191.42 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,191.42 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,191.42 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 695,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,836.94/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.48

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