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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,187.33 and 592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,187.33 and 592.05 is: 816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,187.33 = 592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,187.33 = 592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,187.33 × 592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 702,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,958.73/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.22

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