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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,189.62 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,189.62 and 530.55 is: 731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,189.62 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,189.62 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,189.62 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 631,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,152.89/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.80

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