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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,190.62 and 729.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,190.62 and 729.65 is: 1,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,190.62 = 729.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,190.62 = 729.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,190.62 × 729.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 868,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,735.88/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.79

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