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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,191.13 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,191.13 and 531.27 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,191.13 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,191.13 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,191.13 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 632,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,811.64/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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