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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,191.31 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,191.31 and 531.77 is: 733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,191.31 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,191.31 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,191.31 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 633,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,495.63/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.67

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