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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.41, 1,189.42 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.41, 1,189.42 and 530.24 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.41 : 1,189.42 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.41/1,189.42 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.41x = 1,189.42 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.41x = 630,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,669.46/862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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