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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,189.91 and 503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,189.91 and 503.43 is: 694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,189.91 = 503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,189.91 = 503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,189.91 × 503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 599,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,030.44/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.67

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