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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.58, 1,191.68 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.58, 1,191.68 and 532.02 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.58 : 1,191.68 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.58/1,191.68 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.58x = 1,191.68 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.58x = 633,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,997.59/863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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