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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.65, 1,195.74 and 587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.65, 1,195.74 and 587.38 is: 810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.65 : 1,195.74 = 587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.65/1,195.74 = 587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.65x = 1,195.74 × 587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.65x = 702,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,353.76/866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.42

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