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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,191.84 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,191.84 and 706.88 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,191.84 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,191.84 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,191.84 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 842,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,487.86/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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