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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.49, 1,190.85 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.49, 1,190.85 and 531.02 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.49 : 1,190.85 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.49/1,190.85 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.49x = 1,190.85 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.49x = 632,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,365.17/862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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