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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,191.96 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,191.96 and 532.12 is: 734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,191.96 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,191.96 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,191.96 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 634,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,265.76/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.38

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