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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.15, 1,196.28 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.15, 1,196.28 and 587.28 is: 810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.15 : 1,196.28 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.15/1,196.28 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.15x = 1,196.28 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.15x = 702,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,551.32/867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.18

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