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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.42, 1,193.83 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.42, 1,193.83 and 585.28 is: 807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.42 : 1,193.83 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.42/1,193.83 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.42x = 1,193.83 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.42x = 698,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,724.82/865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.38

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