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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,195.56 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,195.56 and 601.38 is: 829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,195.56 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,195.56 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,195.56 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 718,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,985.87/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.74

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