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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,187.94 and 628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,187.94 and 628.84 is: 866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,187.94 = 628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,187.94 = 628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,187.94 × 628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 747,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,024.19/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.50

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