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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,190.67 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,190.67 and 508.74 is: 702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,190.67 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,190.67 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,190.67 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 605,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,741.46/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.04

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