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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,197.10 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,197.10 and 588.04 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,197.10 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,197.10 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,197.10 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 703,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,942.68/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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