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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.90, 1,189.74 and 705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.90, 1,189.74 and 705.37 is: 972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.90 : 1,189.74 = 705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.90/1,189.74 = 705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.90x = 1,189.74 × 705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.90x = 839,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,206.90/862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.54

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