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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.95, 1,193.16 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.95, 1,193.16 and 581.48 is: 802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.95 : 1,193.16 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.95/1,193.16 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.95x = 1,193.16 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.95x = 693,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,794.46/864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.12

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