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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.87, 1,195.34 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.87, 1,195.34 and 587.57 is: 811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.87 : 1,195.34 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.87/1,195.34 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.87x = 1,195.34 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.87x = 702,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,345.92/865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.14

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