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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,190.16 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,190.16 and 530.78 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,190.16 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,190.16 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,190.16 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 631,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,707.17/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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