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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,189.08 and 530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,189.08 and 530.47 is: 731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,189.08 = 530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,189.08 = 530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,189.08 × 530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 630,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,766.07/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.61

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