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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.41, 1,190.25 and 613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.41, 1,190.25 and 613.74 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.41 : 1,190.25 = 613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.41/1,190.25 = 613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.41x = 1,190.25 × 613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.41x = 730,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,504.04/862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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