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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.99, 1,189.28 and 713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.99, 1,189.28 and 713.10 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.99 : 1,189.28 = 713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.99/1,189.28 = 713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.99x = 1,189.28 × 713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.99x = 848,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,081.81/862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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