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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,187.76 and 562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,187.76 and 562.24 is: 775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,187.76 = 562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,187.76 = 562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,187.76 × 562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 667,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,806.18/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.37

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