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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.10, 1,190.13 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.10, 1,190.13 and 547.68 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.10 : 1,190.13 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.10/1,190.13 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.10x = 1,190.13 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.10x = 651,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,810.40/862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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