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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.92, 1,196.43 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.92, 1,196.43 and 587.73 is: 811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.92 : 1,196.43 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.92/1,196.43 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.92x = 1,196.43 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.92x = 703,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,177.80/866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.12

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