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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,197.45 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,197.45 and 588.29 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,197.45 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,197.45 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,197.45 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 704,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,441.87/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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