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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.69, 1,190.49 and 531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.69, 1,190.49 and 531.67 is: 733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.69 : 1,190.49 = 531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.69/1,190.49 = 531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.69x = 1,190.49 × 531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.69x = 632,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,947.82/862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.69

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