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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,189.86 and 530.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,189.86 and 530.67 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,189.86 = 530.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,189.86 = 530.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,189.86 × 530.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 631,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,423.01/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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