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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.62, 1,191.70 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.62, 1,191.70 and 531.99 is: 734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.62 : 1,191.70 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.62/1,191.70 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.62x = 1,191.70 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.62x = 633,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,972.48/863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.09

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