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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,193.52 and 585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,193.52 and 585.53 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,193.52 = 585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,193.52 = 585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,193.52 × 585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 698,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,839.18/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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