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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,190.40 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,190.40 and 614.72 is: 848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,190.40 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,190.40 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,190.40 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 731,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,762.69/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.05

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