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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.56, 1,194.60 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.56, 1,194.60 and 587.66 is: 809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.56 : 1,194.60 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.56/1,194.60 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.56x = 1,194.60 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.56x = 702,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,018.64/867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.19

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