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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,191.45 and 598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,191.45 and 598.73 is: 825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,191.45 = 598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,191.45 = 598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,191.45 × 598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 713,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,356.86/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.79

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