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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.03, 1,190.94 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.03, 1,190.94 and 531.38 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.03 : 1,190.94 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.03/1,190.94 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.03x = 1,190.94 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.03x = 632,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,835.74/863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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