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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.24, 1,191.02 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.24, 1,191.02 and 531.72 is: 733.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.24 : 1,191.02 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.24/1,191.02 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.24x = 1,191.02 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.24x = 633,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,289.15/863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.62

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