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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,188.59 and 704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,188.59 and 704.58 is: 971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,188.59 = 704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,188.59 = 704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,188.59 × 704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 837,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,453.22/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.40

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