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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,187.28 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,187.28 and 663.08 is: 913.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,187.28 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,187.28 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,187.28 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 787,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,255.69/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.27

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