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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.22, 1,194.75 and 586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.22, 1,194.75 and 586.32 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.22 : 1,194.75 = 586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.22/1,194.75 = 586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.22x = 1,194.75 × 586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.22x = 700,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,505.82/866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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