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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,190.85 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,190.85 and 531.52 is: 733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,190.85 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,190.85 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,190.85 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 632,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,960.59/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.27

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