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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,195.43 and 586.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,195.43 and 586.53 is: 809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,195.43 = 586.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,195.43 = 586.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,195.43 × 586.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 701,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,152.63/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.75

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