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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,189.62 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,189.62 and 508.14 is: 701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,189.62 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,189.62 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,189.62 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 604,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,493.51/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.18

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