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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.40, 1,188.95 and 530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.40, 1,188.95 and 530.11 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.40 : 1,188.95 = 530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.40/1,188.95 = 530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.40x = 1,188.95 × 530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.40x = 630,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,273.12/861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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