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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.79, 1,190.92 and 531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.79, 1,190.92 and 531.70 is: 733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.79 : 1,190.92 = 531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.79/1,190.92 = 531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.79x = 1,190.92 × 531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.79x = 633,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,212.16/862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.91

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