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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.37, 1,191.89 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.37, 1,191.89 and 531.99 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.37 : 1,191.89 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.37/1,191.89 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.37x = 1,191.89 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.37x = 634,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,073.56/863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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