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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.76, 1,185 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.76, 1,185 and 597.32 is: 823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.76 : 1,185 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.76/1,185 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.76x = 1,185 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.76x = 707,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,824.20/859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.28

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