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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.97, 1,186.83 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.97, 1,186.83 and 597.53 is: 824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.97 : 1,186.83 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.97/1,186.83 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.97x = 1,186.83 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.97x = 709,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,160.60/859.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.64

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