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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,190.98 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,190.98 and 531.32 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,190.98 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,190.98 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,190.98 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 632,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,791.49/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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