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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,190.51 and 627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,190.51 and 627.42 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,190.51 = 627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,190.51 = 627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,190.51 × 627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 746,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,949.78/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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