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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,189.24 and 600.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,189.24 and 600.56 is: 828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,189.24 = 600.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,189.24 = 600.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,189.24 × 600.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 714,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,209.97/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.55

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