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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,192.04 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,192.04 and 598.48 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,192.04 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,192.04 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,192.04 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 713,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,412.10/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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