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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,191.12 and 531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,191.12 and 531.62 is: 733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,191.12 = 531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,191.12 = 531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,191.12 × 531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 633,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,223.21/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.68

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