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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.17, 1,190.96 and 531.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.17, 1,190.96 and 531.47 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.17 : 1,190.96 = 531.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.17/1,190.96 = 531.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.17x = 1,190.96 × 531.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.17x = 632,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,959.51/863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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