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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.62, 1,189.92 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.62, 1,189.92 and 526.26 is: 725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.62 : 1,189.92 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.62/1,189.92 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.62x = 1,189.92 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.62x = 626,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,207.30/862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.94

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