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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,188 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,188 and 598.08 is: 825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,188 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,188 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,188 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 710,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,519.04/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.69

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