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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,195.23 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,195.23 and 585.96 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,195.23 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,195.23 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,195.23 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 700,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,356.97/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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