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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.36, 1,189.82 and 530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.36, 1,189.82 and 530.66 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.36 : 1,189.82 = 530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.36/1,189.82 = 530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.36x = 1,189.82 × 530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.36x = 631,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,389.88/862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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