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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.54, 1,192.68 and 584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.54, 1,192.68 and 584.67 is: 806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.54 : 1,192.68 = 584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.54/1,192.68 = 584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.54x = 1,192.68 × 584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.54x = 697,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,324.22/864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.59

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