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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.95, 1,190.49 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.95, 1,190.49 and 583.10 is: 804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.95 : 1,190.49 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.95/1,190.49 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.95x = 1,190.49 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.95x = 694,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,166.58/862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.41

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