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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,188.93 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,188.93 and 530.60 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,188.93 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,188.93 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,188.93 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 630,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,842.30/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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