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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,190.20 and 530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,190.20 and 530.80 is: 732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,190.20 = 530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,190.20 = 530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,190.20 × 530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 631,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,758.16/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.46

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