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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,190.52 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,190.52 and 583.45 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,190.52 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,190.52 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,190.52 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 694,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,608.89/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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