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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.12, 1,184.08 and 596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.12, 1,184.08 and 596.48 is: 824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.12 : 1,184.08 = 596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.12/1,184.08 = 596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.12x = 1,184.08 × 596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.12x = 706,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,280.04/857.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.02

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