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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.29, 1,189.81 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.29, 1,189.81 and 526.01 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.29 : 1,189.81 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.29/1,189.81 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.29x = 1,189.81 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.29x = 625,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,844.69/862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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