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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,198.29 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,198.29 and 589.76 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,198.29 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,198.29 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,198.29 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 706,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,706.51/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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