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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,191.84 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,191.84 and 532.11 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,191.84 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,191.84 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,191.84 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 634,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,189.98/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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