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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,197.38 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,197.38 and 588.26 is: 811.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,197.38 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,197.38 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,197.38 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 704,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,375.22/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.00

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