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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,190.84 and 686.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,190.84 and 686.00 is: 946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,190.84 = 686.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,190.84 = 686.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,190.84 × 686.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 816,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,915.79/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.91

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