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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,196.81 and 587.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,196.81 and 587.53 is: 811.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,196.81 = 587.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,196.81 = 587.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,196.81 × 587.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 703,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,161.78/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.13

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