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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,195.94 and 587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,195.94 and 587.03 is: 809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,195.94 = 587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,195.94 = 587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,195.94 × 587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 702,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,052.71/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.85

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