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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,190.09 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,190.09 and 531.16 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,190.09 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,190.09 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,190.09 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 632,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,126.56/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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