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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,190.69 and 548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,190.69 and 548.06 is: 756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,190.69 = 548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,190.69 = 548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,190.69 × 548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 652,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,560.87/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.86

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