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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,192.40 and 532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,192.40 and 532.48 is: 734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,192.40 = 532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,192.40 = 532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,192.40 × 532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 634,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,929.15/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.97

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