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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.65, 1,196.97 and 587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.65, 1,196.97 and 587.79 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.65 : 1,196.97 = 587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.65/1,196.97 = 587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.65x = 1,196.97 × 587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.65x = 703,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,567.00/867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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