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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,190.70 and 677.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,190.70 and 677.81 is: 936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,190.70 = 677.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,190.70 = 677.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,190.70 × 677.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 807,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,062.41/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.15

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