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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,195.41 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,195.41 and 583.53 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,195.41 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,195.41 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,195.41 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 697,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,557.60/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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