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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.57, 1,190.66 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.57, 1,190.66 and 531.44 is: 733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.57 : 1,190.66 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.57/1,190.66 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.57x = 1,190.66 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.57x = 632,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,764.35/862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.58

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