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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,188.81 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,188.81 and 567.18 is: 782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,188.81 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,188.81 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,188.81 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 674,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,269.26/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.20

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