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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.88, 1,189.56 and 530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.88, 1,189.56 and 530.53 is: 732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.88 : 1,189.56 = 530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.88/1,189.56 = 530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.88x = 1,189.56 × 530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.88x = 631,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,097.27/861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.23

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