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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,189.52 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,189.52 and 530.20 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,189.52 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,189.52 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,189.52 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 630,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,683.50/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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