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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,189.84 and 530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,189.84 and 530.31 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,189.84 = 530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,189.84 = 530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,189.84 × 530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 630,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,988.18/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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