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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,190.90 and 531.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,190.90 and 531.63 is: 733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,190.90 = 531.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,190.90 = 531.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,190.90 × 531.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 633,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,119.50/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.58

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