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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.79, 1,195.37 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.79, 1,195.37 and 587.43 is: 810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.79 : 1,195.37 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.79/1,195.37 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.79x = 1,195.37 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.79x = 702,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,193.26/866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.11

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