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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,187.18 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,187.18 and 597.78 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,187.18 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,187.18 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,187.18 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 709,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,672.46/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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