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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,189.86 and 567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,189.86 and 567.72 is: 782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,189.86 = 567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,189.86 = 567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,189.86 × 567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 675,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,507.32/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.91

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