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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,190.50 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,190.50 and 696.80 is: 962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,190.50 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,190.50 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,190.50 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 829,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,541.63/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.07

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