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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,189.71 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,189.71 and 531.27 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,189.71 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,189.71 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,189.71 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 632,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,057.23/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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