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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.92, 1,193 and 584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.92, 1,193 and 584.66 is: 806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.92 : 1,193 = 584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.92/1,193 = 584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.92x = 1,193 × 584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.92x = 697,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,499.38/864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.43

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