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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,191.98 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,191.98 and 532.58 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,191.98 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,191.98 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,191.98 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 634,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,820.08/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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