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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,189.44 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,189.44 and 551.76 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,189.44 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,189.44 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,189.44 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 656,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,285.41/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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