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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,197.40 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,197.40 and 589.04 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,197.40 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,197.40 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,197.40 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 705,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,316.50/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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