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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,193.58 and 586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,193.58 and 586.29 is: 809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,193.58 = 586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,193.58 = 586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,193.58 × 586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 699,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,784.02/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.37

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