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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,188.81 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,188.81 and 600.84 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,188.81 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,188.81 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,188.81 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 714,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,284.60/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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