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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.18, 1,190.37 and 567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.18, 1,190.37 and 567.95 is: 784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.18 : 1,190.37 = 567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.18/1,190.37 = 567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.18x = 1,190.37 × 567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.18x = 676,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,067.67/862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.14

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