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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.73, 1,191.93 and 532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.73, 1,191.93 and 532.17 is: 734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.73 : 1,191.93 = 532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.73/1,191.93 = 532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.73x = 1,191.93 × 532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.73x = 634,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,309.39/863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.38

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