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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.20, 1,287.88 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.20, 1,287.88 and 598.48 is: 896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.20 : 1,287.88 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.20/1,287.88 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.20x = 1,287.88 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.20x = 770,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,770.42/860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.04

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