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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.62, 1,148.49 and 596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.62, 1,148.49 and 596.10 is: 822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.62 : 1,148.49 = 596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.62/1,148.49 = 596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.62x = 1,148.49 × 596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.62x = 684,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,614.89/832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.24

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