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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,189.65 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,189.65 and 507.96 is: 701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,189.65 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,189.65 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,189.65 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 604,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,294.61/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.02

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