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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,191.28 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,191.28 and 531.46 is: 733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,191.28 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,191.28 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,191.28 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 633,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,117.67/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.44

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