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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.43, 1,190.19 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.43, 1,190.19 and 531.20 is: 733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.43 : 1,190.19 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.43/1,190.19 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.43x = 1,190.19 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.43x = 632,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,222.98/862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.08

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