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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.09, 1,190.07 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.09, 1,190.07 and 652.30 is: 900.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.09 : 1,190.07 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.09/1,190.07 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.09x = 1,190.07 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.09x = 776,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,282.66/862.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.47

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