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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 869.16 and 531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 869.16 and 531.30 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 869.16 = 531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/869.16 = 531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 869.16 × 531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 461,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,789.96/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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