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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.12, 1,190.49 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.12, 1,190.49 and 531.72 is: 733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.12 : 1,190.49 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.12/1,190.49 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.12x = 1,190.49 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.12x = 633,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,004.68/863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.40

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