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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,189.97 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,189.97 and 530.85 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,189.97 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,189.97 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,189.97 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 631,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,695.57/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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