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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.10, 1,292.19 and 566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.10, 1,292.19 and 566.18 is: 848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.10 : 1,292.19 = 566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.10/1,292.19 = 566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.10x = 1,292.19 × 566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.10x = 731,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,608.40/862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.64

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