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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,193.56 and 581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,193.56 and 581.79 is: 802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,193.56 = 581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,193.56 = 581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,193.56 × 581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 694,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,401.27/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.53

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