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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.78, 1,191.52 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.78, 1,191.52 and 532.14 is: 734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.78 : 1,191.52 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.78/1,191.52 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.78x = 1,191.52 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.78x = 634,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,055.45/863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.05

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