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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.68, 1,188.96 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.68, 1,188.96 and 530 is: 731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.68 : 1,188.96 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.68/1,188.96 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.68x = 1,188.96 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.68x = 630,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,148.80/861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.30

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