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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,190.12 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,190.12 and 530.96 is: 732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,190.12 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,190.12 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,190.12 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 631,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,899.00/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.42

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