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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.46, 1,188.20 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.46, 1,188.20 and 595.98 is: 822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.46 : 1,188.20 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.46/1,188.20 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.46x = 1,188.20 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.46x = 708,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,144.93/861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.03

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