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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,190.03 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,190.03 and 508.28 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,190.03 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,190.03 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,190.03 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 604,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,862.50/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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