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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,195.70 and 587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,195.70 and 587.40 is: 810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,195.70 = 587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,195.70 = 587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,195.70 × 587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 702,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,354.18/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.47

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