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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.00, 1,189.62 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.00, 1,189.62 and 530.60 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.00 : 1,189.62 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.00/1,189.62 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.00x = 1,189.62 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.00x = 631,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,206.42/862.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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