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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.39, 1,189.61 and 705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.39, 1,189.61 and 705.15 is: 972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.39 : 1,189.61 = 705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.39/1,189.61 = 705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.39x = 1,189.61 × 705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.39x = 838,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,849.97/862.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.71

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