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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.92, 1,193.42 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.92, 1,193.42 and 599.48 is: 827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.92 : 1,193.42 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.92/1,193.42 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.92x = 1,193.42 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.92x = 715,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,431.42/864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.16

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