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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.43, 1,189.77 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.43, 1,189.77 and 530.74 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.43 : 1,189.77 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.43/1,189.77 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.43x = 1,189.77 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.43x = 631,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,458.53/862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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