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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.73, 1,190.79 and 508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.73, 1,190.79 and 508.69 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.73 : 1,190.79 = 508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.73/1,190.79 = 508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.73x = 1,190.79 × 508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.73x = 605,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,739.99/862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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