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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.53, 1,189.80 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.53, 1,189.80 and 530.70 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.53 : 1,189.80 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.53/1,189.80 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.53x = 1,189.80 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.53x = 631,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,426.86/862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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