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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,188.52 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,188.52 and 530.35 is: 731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,188.52 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,188.52 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,188.52 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 630,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,330.27/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.12

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