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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,189.71 and 526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,189.71 and 526.20 is: 726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,189.71 = 526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,189.71 = 526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,189.71 × 526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 626,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,022.42/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.04

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