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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,188.77 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,188.77 and 530.14 is: 731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,188.77 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,188.77 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,188.77 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 630,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,214.53/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.30

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