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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.05, 1,189.56 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.05, 1,189.56 and 507.99 is: 700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.05 : 1,189.56 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.05/1,189.56 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.05x = 1,189.56 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.05x = 604,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,284.58/862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.99

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