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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,190.38 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,190.38 and 551.76 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,190.38 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,190.38 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,190.38 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 656,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,804.07/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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