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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,189.74 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,189.74 and 530.62 is: 732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,189.74 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,189.74 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,189.74 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 631,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,299.84/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.30

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