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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,191.91 and 584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,191.91 and 584.33 is: 806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,191.91 = 584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,191.91 = 584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,191.91 × 584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 696,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,471.38/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.10

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