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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,189.52 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,189.52 and 655.52 is: 903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,189.52 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,189.52 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,189.52 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 779,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,754.15/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.66

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