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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,191.24 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,191.24 and 531.36 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,191.24 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,191.24 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,191.24 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 632,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,977.29/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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