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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.65, 1,191.14 and 531.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.65, 1,191.14 and 531.49 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.65 : 1,191.14 = 531.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.65/1,191.14 = 531.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.65x = 1,191.14 × 531.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.65x = 633,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,079.00/863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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