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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,189.20 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,189.20 and 567.88 is: 782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,189.20 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,189.20 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,189.20 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 675,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,322.90/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.78

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