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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,191.43 and 531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,191.43 and 531.98 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,191.43 = 531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,191.43 = 531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,191.43 × 531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 633,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,813.11/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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