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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,190.60 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,190.60 and 503.92 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,190.60 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,190.60 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,190.60 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 599,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,967.15/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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