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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.70, 1,188.78 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.70, 1,188.78 and 530.02 is: 731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.70 : 1,188.78 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.70/1,188.78 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.70x = 1,188.78 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.70x = 630,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,077.18/861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.20

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