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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.39, 1,192.71 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.39, 1,192.71 and 584.19 is: 806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.39 : 1,192.71 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.39/1,192.71 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.39x = 1,192.71 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.39x = 696,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,769.25/864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.08

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