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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,189.92 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,189.92 and 600.12 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,189.92 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,189.92 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,189.92 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 714,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,094.79/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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