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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.79, 1,189.38 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.79, 1,189.38 and 530.46 is: 732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.79 : 1,189.38 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.79/1,189.38 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.79x = 1,189.38 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.79x = 630,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,918.51/861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.10

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