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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.60, 1,191.16 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.60, 1,191.16 and 531.92 is: 733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.60 : 1,191.16 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.60/1,191.16 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.60x = 1,191.16 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.60x = 633,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,601.83/863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.68

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