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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,189.60 and 530.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,189.60 and 530.79 is: 732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,189.60 = 530.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,189.60 = 530.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,189.60 × 530.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 631,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,422.00/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.10

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