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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.18, 1,191.63 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.18, 1,191.63 and 583.93 is: 805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.18 : 1,191.63 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.18/1,191.63 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.18x = 1,191.63 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.18x = 695,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,823.91/864.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.18

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