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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,190.88 and 531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,190.88 and 531.24 is: 733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,190.88 = 531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,190.88 = 531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,190.88 × 531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 632,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,643.09/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.14

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