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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,190.75 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,190.75 and 531.18 is: 732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,190.75 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,190.75 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,190.75 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 632,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,499.93/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.62

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