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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,190.37 and 600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,190.37 and 600.74 is: 829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,190.37 = 600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,190.37 = 600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,190.37 × 600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 715,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,102.87/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.59

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