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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.82, 1,188.12 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.82, 1,188.12 and 595.86 is: 822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.82 : 1,188.12 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.82/1,188.12 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.82x = 1,188.12 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.82x = 707,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,953.18/860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.42

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