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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,189.62 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,189.62 and 530.64 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,189.62 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,189.62 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,189.62 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 631,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,259.96/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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