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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.59, 1,194.84 and 587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.59, 1,194.84 and 587.26 is: 810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.59 : 1,194.84 = 587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.59/1,194.84 = 587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.59x = 1,194.84 × 587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.59x = 701,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,683.23/865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.65

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