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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.99, 1,191.54 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.99, 1,191.54 and 531.52 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.99 : 1,191.54 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.99/1,191.54 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.99x = 1,191.54 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.99x = 633,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,327.34/862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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