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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,195.02 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,195.02 and 585.80 is: 808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,195.02 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,195.02 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,195.02 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 700,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,042.72/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.59

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