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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,190.47 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,190.47 and 531.15 is: 733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,190.47 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,190.47 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,190.47 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 632,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,316.81/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.31

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