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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,190.09 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,190.09 and 530.73 is: 732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,190.09 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,190.09 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,190.09 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 631,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,614.45/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.40

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