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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,196.18 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,196.18 and 587.15 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,196.18 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,196.18 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,196.18 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 702,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,334.15/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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