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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.37, 1,190.46 and 579.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.37, 1,190.46 and 579.27 is: 799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.37 : 1,190.46 = 579.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.37/1,190.46 = 579.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.37x = 1,190.46 × 579.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.37x = 689,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,597.76/862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.65

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