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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,188.23 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,188.23 and 582.18 is: 802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,188.23 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,188.23 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,188.23 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 691,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,763.06/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.48

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