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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.37, 1,194.65 and 587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.37, 1,194.65 and 587.07 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.37 : 1,194.65 = 587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.37/1,194.65 = 587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.37x = 1,194.65 × 587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.37x = 701,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,340.24/865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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