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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.79, 1,195.72 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.79, 1,195.72 and 587.04 is: 809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.79 : 1,195.72 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.79/1,195.72 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.79x = 1,195.72 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.79x = 701,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,935.47/866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.81

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