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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.15, 1,189.68 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.15, 1,189.68 and 508.05 is: 701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.15 : 1,189.68 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.15/1,189.68 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.15x = 1,189.68 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.15x = 604,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,416.92/862.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.06

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