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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.17, 1,189.43 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.17, 1,189.43 and 530.48 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.17 : 1,189.43 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.17/1,189.43 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.17x = 1,189.43 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.17x = 630,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,960.23/862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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