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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.40, 1,193.24 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.40, 1,193.24 and 584.84 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.40 : 1,193.24 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.40/1,193.24 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.40x = 1,193.24 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.40x = 697,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,854.48/864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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