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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,190.10 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,190.10 and 531 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,190.10 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,190.10 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,190.10 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 631,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,943.10/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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