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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,191.02 and 531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,191.02 and 531.70 is: 733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,191.02 = 531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,191.02 = 531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,191.02 × 531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 633,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,265.33/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.94

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