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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.65, 1,190.52 and 531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.65, 1,190.52 and 531.19 is: 733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.65 : 1,190.52 = 531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.65/1,190.52 = 531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.65x = 1,190.52 × 531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.65x = 632,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,383.71/862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.08

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