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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.42, 1,188.16 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.42, 1,188.16 and 530.03 is: 731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.42 : 1,188.16 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.42/1,188.16 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.42x = 1,188.16 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.42x = 629,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,762.09/861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.07

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