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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.90, 1,190.34 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.90, 1,190.34 and 531.40 is: 733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.90 : 1,190.34 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.90/1,190.34 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.90x = 1,190.34 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.90x = 632,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,540.72/862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.04

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