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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,194.21 and 586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,194.21 and 586.03 is: 807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,194.21 = 586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,194.21 = 586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,194.21 × 586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 699,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,839.96/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.91

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