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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,189.96 and 508.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,189.96 and 508.22 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,189.96 = 508.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,189.96 = 508.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,189.96 × 508.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 604,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,761.47/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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