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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.63, 1,185.67 and 594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.63, 1,185.67 and 594.17 is: 819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.63 : 1,185.67 = 594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.63/1,185.67 = 594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.63x = 1,185.67 × 594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.63x = 704,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,488.80/859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.53

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