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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.10, 1,189.14 and 512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.10, 1,189.14 and 512.72 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.10 : 1,189.14 = 512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.10/1,189.14 = 512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.10x = 1,189.14 × 512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.10x = 609,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,695.86/862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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