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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,189.38 and 597.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,189.38 and 597.22 is: 823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,189.38 = 597.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,189.38 = 597.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,189.38 × 597.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 710,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,321.52/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.71

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