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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,191.41 and 601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,191.41 and 601.49 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,191.41 = 601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,191.41 = 601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,191.41 × 601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 716,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,618.19/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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