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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,190.52 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,190.52 and 531.44 is: 733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,190.52 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,190.52 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,190.52 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 632,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,689.95/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.42

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