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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,189.89 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,189.89 and 530.46 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,189.89 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,189.89 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,189.89 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 631,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,189.05/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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