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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.05, 1,190.03 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.05, 1,190.03 and 551.73 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.05 : 1,190.03 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.05/1,190.03 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.05x = 1,190.03 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.05x = 656,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,575.25/862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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