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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,190.13 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,190.13 and 567.81 is: 783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,190.13 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,190.13 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,190.13 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 675,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,767.72/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.88

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