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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,187.94 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,187.94 and 598.92 is: 826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,187.94 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,187.94 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,187.94 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 711,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,481.02/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.11

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