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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.83, 1,191.33 and 597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.83, 1,191.33 and 597.81 is: 824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.83 : 1,191.33 = 597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.83/1,191.33 = 597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.83x = 1,191.33 × 597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.83x = 712,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,185.08/863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.45

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