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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.81, 1,189.33 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.81, 1,189.33 and 530.35 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.81 : 1,189.33 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.81/1,189.33 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.81x = 1,189.33 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.81x = 630,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,761.17/861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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