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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,197.60 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,197.60 and 605.92 is: 835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,197.60 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,197.60 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,197.60 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 725,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,649.79/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.54

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