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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,196.64 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,196.64 and 588.29 is: 811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,196.64 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,196.64 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,196.64 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 703,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,965.36/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.27

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