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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,191.99 and 584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,191.99 and 584.17 is: 805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,191.99 = 584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,191.99 = 584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,191.99 × 584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 696,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,321.82/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.89

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