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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,193.45 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,193.45 and 584.64 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,193.45 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,193.45 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,193.45 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 697,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,735.68/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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