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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,190.80 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,190.80 and 531.48 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,190.80 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,190.80 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,190.80 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 632,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,886.38/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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