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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.58, 1,190.30 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.58, 1,190.30 and 531.02 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.58 : 1,190.30 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.58/1,190.30 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.58x = 1,190.30 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.58x = 632,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,073.11/862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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