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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,195.88 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,195.88 and 588.02 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,195.88 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,195.88 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,195.88 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 703,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,192.44/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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