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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.37, 1,189.04 and 704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.37, 1,189.04 and 704.42 is: 971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.37 : 1,189.04 = 704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.37/1,189.04 = 704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.37x = 1,189.04 × 704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.37x = 837,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,583.56/862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.26

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