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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,194.99 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,194.99 and 587.32 is: 810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,194.99 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,194.99 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,194.99 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 701,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,841.53/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.80

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