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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,189.98 and 530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,189.98 and 530.59 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,189.98 = 530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,189.98 = 530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,189.98 × 530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 631,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,391.49/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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