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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.86, 1,196.45 and 587.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.86, 1,196.45 and 587.65 is: 810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.86 : 1,196.45 = 587.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.86/1,196.45 = 587.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.86x = 1,196.45 × 587.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.86x = 703,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,093.84/867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.15

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