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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,190.36 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,190.36 and 551.92 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,190.36 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,190.36 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,190.36 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 656,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,983.49/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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