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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,195.58 and 587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,195.58 and 587.03 is: 809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,195.58 = 587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,195.58 = 587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,195.58 × 587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 701,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,841.33/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.28

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