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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,190.20 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,190.20 and 600.70 is: 829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,190.20 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,190.20 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,190.20 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 714,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,953.14/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.35

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