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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,198.08 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,198.08 and 584.48 is: 806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,198.08 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,198.08 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,198.08 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 700,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,253.80/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.73

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