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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,192.42 and 598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,192.42 and 598.79 is: 826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,192.42 = 598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,192.42 = 598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,192.42 × 598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 714,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,012.90/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.44

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