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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,190.63 and 531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,190.63 and 531.29 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,190.63 = 531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,190.63 = 531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,190.63 × 531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 632,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,574.12/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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