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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,191.06 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,191.06 and 601.32 is: 830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,191.06 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,191.06 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,191.06 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 716,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,208.20/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.21

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