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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,192.30 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,192.30 and 532.70 is: 735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,192.30 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,192.30 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,192.30 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 635,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,138.21/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.28

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