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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.55, 1,189.94 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.55, 1,189.94 and 530.86 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.55 : 1,189.94 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.55/1,189.94 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.55x = 1,189.94 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.55x = 631,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,689.90/862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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