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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.61, 1,190.30 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.61, 1,190.30 and 531.18 is: 732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.61 : 1,190.30 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.61/1,190.30 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.61x = 1,190.30 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.61x = 632,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,260.90/862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.97

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