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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,189.80 and 530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,189.80 and 530.59 is: 732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,189.80 = 530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,189.80 = 530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,189.80 × 530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 631,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,295.98/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.59

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