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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,190.16 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,190.16 and 601.52 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,190.16 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,190.16 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,190.16 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 715,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,905.04/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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