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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.51, 1,190.22 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.51, 1,190.22 and 508.42 is: 701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.51 : 1,190.22 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.51/1,190.22 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.51x = 1,190.22 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.51x = 605,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,131.65/862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.59

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