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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,191.44 and 531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,191.44 and 531.86 is: 733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,191.44 = 531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,191.44 = 531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,191.44 × 531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 633,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,679.28/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.73

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