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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,291.30 and 597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,291.30 and 597.97 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,291.30 = 597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,291.30 = 597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,291.30 × 597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 772,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,158.66/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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