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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,191.18 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,191.18 and 583.32 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,191.18 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,191.18 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,191.18 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 694,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,839.12/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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