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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,195.93 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,195.93 and 587.28 is: 810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,195.93 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,195.93 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,195.93 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 702,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,345.77/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.14

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