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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.77, 1,190.64 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.77, 1,190.64 and 508.72 is: 702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.77 : 1,190.64 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.77/1,190.64 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.77x = 1,190.64 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.77x = 605,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,702.38/862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.04

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