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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.60, 1,192.01 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.60, 1,192.01 and 531.90 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.60 : 1,192.01 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.60/1,192.01 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.60x = 1,192.01 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.60x = 634,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,027.46/863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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