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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.51, 1,189.58 and 599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.51, 1,189.58 and 599.07 is: 827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.51 : 1,189.58 = 599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.51/1,189.58 = 599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.51x = 1,189.58 × 599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.51x = 712,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,638.70/861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.20

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