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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.07, 1,189.94 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.07, 1,189.94 and 507.98 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.07 : 1,189.94 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.07/1,189.94 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.07x = 1,189.94 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.07x = 604,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,457.23/862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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