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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,189.62 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,189.62 and 547.11 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,189.62 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,189.62 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,189.62 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 650,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,853.00/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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