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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.86, 1,189.99 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.86, 1,189.99 and 530.40 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.86 : 1,189.99 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.86/1,189.99 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.86x = 1,189.99 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.86x = 631,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,170.70/861.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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