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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,189.92 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,189.92 and 531.12 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,189.92 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,189.92 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,189.92 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 631,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,990.31/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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