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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.92, 1,189.50 and 582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.92, 1,189.50 and 582.20 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.92 : 1,189.50 = 582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.92/1,189.50 = 582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.92x = 1,189.50 × 582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.92x = 692,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,526.90/861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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