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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.55, 1,190.20 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.55, 1,190.20 and 508.56 is: 701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.55 : 1,190.20 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.55/1,190.20 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.55x = 1,190.20 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.55x = 605,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,288.11/862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.74

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