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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.91, 1,189.46 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.91, 1,189.46 and 530.15 is: 731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.91 : 1,189.46 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.91/1,189.46 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.91x = 1,189.46 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.91x = 630,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,583.62/861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.61

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