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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,196.46 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,196.46 and 587.88 is: 811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,196.46 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,196.46 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,196.46 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 703,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,374.90/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.16

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