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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,190.18 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,190.18 and 583.40 is: 804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,190.18 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,190.18 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,190.18 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 694,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,351.01/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.95

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