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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,189.44 and 641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,189.44 and 641.52 is: 884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,189.44 = 641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,189.44 = 641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,189.44 × 641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 763,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,049.55/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.63

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