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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,189.67 and 546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,189.67 and 546.87 is: 754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,189.67 = 546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,189.67 = 546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,189.67 × 546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 650,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,592.94/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.61

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