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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.90, 1,191.36 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.90, 1,191.36 and 531.90 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.90 : 1,191.36 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.90/1,191.36 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.90x = 1,191.36 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.90x = 633,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,684.38/862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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