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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,190.52 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,190.52 and 552.24 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,190.52 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,190.52 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,190.52 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 657,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,452.76/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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