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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,292.10 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,292.10 and 532.08 is: 797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,292.10 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,292.10 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,292.10 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 687,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,500.57/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.38

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