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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.88, 1,188.75 and 530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.88, 1,188.75 and 530.47 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.88 : 1,188.75 = 530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.88/1,188.75 = 530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.88x = 1,188.75 × 530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.88x = 630,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,596.21/861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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