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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.35, 1,188.72 and 582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.35, 1,188.72 and 582.36 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.35 : 1,188.72 = 582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.35/1,188.72 = 582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.35x = 1,188.72 × 582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.35x = 692,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,262.98/862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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