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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.62, 1,189.32 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.62, 1,189.32 and 582.66 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.62 : 1,189.32 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.62/1,189.32 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.62x = 1,189.32 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.62x = 692,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,967.01/862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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