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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,189.73 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,189.73 and 526.38 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,189.73 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,189.73 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,189.73 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 626,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,247.45/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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