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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.87, 1,191.96 and 597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.87, 1,191.96 and 597.89 is: 824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.87 : 1,191.96 = 597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.87/1,191.96 = 597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.87x = 1,191.96 × 597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.87x = 712,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,663.94/863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.97

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