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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,189.68 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,189.68 and 552.16 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,189.68 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,189.68 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,189.68 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 656,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,893.71/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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